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Makino now offers a variety of wire guide solutions based on application needs - original split V guides for general EDM work and split C guides for high taper work, and PICO Precision guides for reliable, sustained AWT function when working with small holes, closely spaced small hole patterns, and precision tapers along changes in geometry, such as a stamping die with a variable land surface that requires accurate tapering along the land area.  These bullet points should help explain where each of the guide systems can be best utilized.

• Split Guides
• V-and-Flat guide
• Recommended for about 80-85% of EDM work
• Good results for taper angles up to 10 degrees
• Split “C” guide
• Recommended for taper work from 10 to 45 degrees
• Fast, easy maintenance
• PICO Precision Guides
• Similar to traditional round guides
• Recommended for variable land taper cuts in stamping work
• Recommended for auto threading of small holes
• Diameters <0.65mm (0.025”)
• Recommended for auto threading small holes in close proximity
• Diameters <0.65mm (0.025”)
• Hole centers closer than 1.5mm (0.060”)

For more information and assistance with choosing the right guide for your work, please contact EDM Applications Support at 888-MAKINO4 (625-4664).